Resolution 14603CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 14603
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE
COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT
SPARTINA ERADICATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the California State Coastal Conservancy (Conservancy)
and the City of Alameda (City) executed a Partnership Agreement (Agreement)
on August 22, 2005, to undertake invasive Spartina treatment and eradication
activities and public outreach related to these activities along the shorelines of
Alameda in the amount of $38,093; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Conservancy executed an amendment to
this Agreement on June 22, 2006, for an additional disbursement to the City not
to exceed $39,080 for invasive Spartina treatment and eradication activities in
2006; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Conservancy executed a second
amendment to this Agreement on May 15, 2007, for an additional disbursement
to the City not to exceed $68,500 for invasive Spartina treatment and
eradication activities in 2007; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Conservancy executed a third amendment
to this Agreement on June 13, 2008, for an additional disbursement to the City
not to exceed $57,000 for invasive Spartina treatment and eradication activities
in 2008; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Conservancy executed a fourth amendment
to this Agreement on July 9, 2009, for invasive Spartina treatment and
eradication activities in 2009; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Conservancy executed a fifth amendment
to this Agreement on June 17, 2010, for an additional disbursement to the City
not to exceed $50,000 for invasive Spartina treatment and eradication activities
in 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Conservancy provided the City a letter on April 15, 2011
stating that the City has completed all deliverables for the 2005 Agreement with
Amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Conservancy wishes to execute a new Agreement to
eliminate the administrative burden associated with utilizing an agreement with
multiple amendments and to provide a more direct and transparent opportunity
to update, amend and add agreement provisions if additional funding is
available; and
WHEREAS, the Conservancy wishes to execute a new Agreement to
provide up to $60,000 to the City to continue implementation of invasive
Spartina treatment and eradication activities in 2011 and 2012 under the
Invasive Spartina Project (ISP) Spartina Control Program; and
WHEREAS, the ISP and implementation of the Spartina Control Program
remain consistent with Public Resources Code Sections 31160- 31164; and
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2005, July 26, 2005, August 17, 2005, July 19,
2006, June 21, 2007, June 28, 2007, July 12, 2007, August 16, 2007, and July
9, 2008, public meetings were held to inform the public about the proposed
Spartina control efforts. Attendees were supportive of the proposed project but
did express concerns about herbicide usage and the residual habitat effects.
Overall, attendees were in favor of the proposed action plans. Staff will
continue to provide the public with up -to -date information regarding proposed
actions to control invasive Spartina along the Alameda shoreline; and
WHEREAS, the City shall carry out the project in accordance with the
Agreement, updated site - specific work plans for calendar years 2011 - 2012, and
work programs to be approved by the Executive Officer of the Conservancy
pursuant to the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City shall provide any funds, subject to appropriation by
the City Council of Alameda, beyond those granted under the Agreement which
are needed to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, the Conditions Precedent to Commencement of Project and
Disbursement and Additional Grant Conditions shall be met before the City shall
commence the project and the Conservancy shall be obligated to disburse any
funds under the Agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City approves an
Agreement with the Conservancy for funding to implement Spartina Eradication
and Mitigation Measures and authorizes the City Manager to execute all
required documents.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly
and regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in
regular meeting assembled on the 5th day of July, 2011, by the following vote to
wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Bonta, deHaan, Johnson, Tam and
Mayor Gilmore — 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official
seal of said City this 6th day of July, 2011.
Lara Weisiger, City
City of Alameda